His WW1 Field Chest..........
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RonR -
Thanks for the additional information, Ron - great stuff!
(IMO) The fact that the bring-back vet was a wartime General Officer who served in a combat command role really enhances the grouping. I've seen a number of "General's" groupings over the years, but virtually all come from guys who did not attain the General's rank until post-war; while in the national guard/reserves; or as a "terminal promotion" upon retirement. In my recollection, none of these other groupings to which I refer came from a General Officer who held that rank in a wartime combat command role. I make the foregoing observation not to diminish the military service of others but, rather, merely to highlight the significance of your wife's Grandfather's materials.
Do you have photos of the entire grouping of his service materials, war trophies, etc. that has remained intact since his passing in 1949?
I can't help but think that your wife's Grandfather must have been a really interesting guy . . . what a privilege it would have been to hear him talk about his wartime service and look over these war trophy items in his presence!Comment
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